Mining companyExxaro Resourceshas confirmed that one of the men seen in the viral video has been identified as an employee of one of its contractors,Baagi Technology. has confirmed that one of the men seen in the viral video has been identified as an employee of one of its contractors, The two suspects were caught on camera assaulting a security guard at eBuhlanti Marina Glen in East London, Eastern Cape. “One of the alleged suspects in the video has been identified as an employee of one of our contractors, Baagi Technology.
Exxaro Resources does not tolerate any behaviour that is contrary to our values, and the alleged suspect’s access to our company has been immediately revoked. In line with our code of conduct, Baagi Technology is attending to this matter with the urgency it deserves,” read the statement. Earlier, police confirmed that the suspects have been released on warning.
Provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana said the suspects are facing charges of common assault. The investigation is ongoing, and further arrests are possible. No further information is available for release. Eyewitness posts about the video suggest theassaultbegan when the guard asked the group to move their vehicle off the road near the beach before they attacked him.